Broccoli Pesto

Delicious take on traditional pesto with a great creamy texture. Perfect with fusilli, bow ties, or hot baked French bread. Serve over grilled chicken too. DELICIOUS!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 112 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup pine nuts
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 cups chopped fresh basil
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or more if needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Blend steamed broccoli, basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, vegetable broth, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth and pourable.